The Grandmaster Strategist

When I walked into the cabin, my eyes flashed and I was stunned. The young man in green clothes standing in the corner of the cabin was clearly Xiao Shunzi, but his appearance had changed a lot. Although it was only a slight change in the corners of his eyebrows and eyes, But he seemed to have become another person, and his temperament had become mediocre. Just like the bright moon was obscured by dark clouds, others could never tell that he was one of the innate masters in the world. I know that Xiao Shunzi used his internal power to change the muscles on his face and change his appearance. Although the change was not much, it would not even be noticed by the boatman outside, but if anyone who knew him saw him, they would never recognize him as the evil shadow. Li Shun. Why did he do this? After thinking about it, I suddenly realized that this guy is quite famous in the world. No one might recognize him. It would be too dangerous if he doesn't change his appearance. His thoughts are always much more delicate than mine.

My eyes swept over Xiao Shunzi, and as if I didn't see him, I sat at the table and asked with a smile: "I haven't asked you how to call you two?"

The commoner scholar said apologetically: "I am Ding Ming of Dongyang. This is my friend Taoist Master Ku Zhuzi."

My eyes lit up when I heard this. I know both of these two people. Kuzhuzi, I once heard Xiao Shunzi mention that this man was originally a secret spy of Southern Chu. When Xiao Shunzi chased the evil hand Xie Xin for thousands of miles, he once let him go. Ma, later he stayed in Dayong without a face, and disappeared after returning to Nanchu. I didn’t expect to see him here today. No wonder Xiao Shunzi is so eager to change his appearance. Xiao Shunzi’s appearance has not changed much over the years. , I’m afraid this person can recognize him at a glance. As for this Ding Ming, I also know it. There are four number one in the Jiangnan martial arts world, the number one killer in Jiangnan is the ruthless young master, the number one mysterious man in the world is the master of Tianji Pavilion, the number one poison master in the world is Shen Ruhui, and the last one is the number one swordsman in Wuyue, Ding Ming. Someone once said that his swordsmanship was enough to be considered the best in Jiangnan, but he was too humble to admit it.

After thinking about it, two of these four number one are related to me. Young Master Qingqing is Yu Lun who has left the secret camp. I don’t know if he can still retain his strength as the number one killer. I am not the master of Tianji Pavilion. Well, as for Ding Ming, the best swordsman of Wu and Yue, he had repeatedly blocked the attempts of Da Yong's secret agents to control the martial arts in the south of the Yangtze River, and he was already a person registered by Si Wencao. Although Fengyi Sect moved to Jiangnan, due to past entanglements with Jiangnan Wulin, it lost masters such as Fan Huiyao and Wen Ziyan, and its reputation was completely ruined. It was very difficult to gain a foothold in Jiangnan Wulin. In the end, it was controlled by women with force. He recruited a group of underworld masters and barely recovered part of his strength. Don't even imagine that in Dayong's general martial arts world and the Jiangnan Baidao, only this person could be called a leader.

It was such a coincidence that these two people were allowed to board my ship. I showed a sincere expression and said, "We are destined to meet each other. Both of them are first-class figures from the Zhu family and Guo Jie. It is a great honor to meet you today." , Li Er, go get the altar of Huishan Spring that Zhou Dongzhu just sent, and get the new bag of tea. My family members are very good at tea ceremony, and the newly picked fragrant fragrance is so frightening that I dare to invite you two to taste it. "

Ding Ming said with a smile: "The frightening fragrance produced by Zhenze Lake is already good tea, and the water from the second spring in the world makes people feel relaxed and happy. Brother Yun lives a carefree life like this. It’s not called freedom, but it is bound by worldly things and cannot extricate itself.”

I naturally knew what Ding Ming meant, and laughed loudly: "Brother Ding, you are mocking me. Who knows that life is like a dream, and if you insist on living soberly, it will be the most painful thing. Just now, the Taoist priest accused me of not being a native of the country." I am worried about disaster, but I don’t know what use it will be even if my heart is broken. Unification of the world is the general trend. The only difference is whether the south unites the north or the north unites the south. No matter who ascends to the supreme position, we will still suffer. These common people. What's more, even if Lu Zhonglian of the Warring States Period was alive, it would be impossible to persuade Emperor Yong to give up his intention to conquer the south, and it is even impossible to persuade the monarchs and ministers of Southern Chu to surrender. In any case, war and war are inevitable. I am not a wise man, so I can only follow the trend. Ups and downs, unable to withstand the waves of the world, this time Yong's army did not slaughter Jiaxing, which is already a great blessing among misfortunes. I think it is my fellow countryman who still misses his hometown, otherwise I am afraid that the prosperous land of Wuyue will become a sea of ​​​​blood of Shura."

The Taoist priest's expression turned cold when he heard this.

He said sternly: "You are the children of aristocratic families and wealthy businessmen. You only know that you have a family, but you don't know that you have a country. Otherwise, we, Southern Chu, sit on half of the country, with the dangers of Shuzhong, Jingxiang, and Jianghuai, and the two armies of Ninghai and Dinghai." How could Shanshui Camp be in the position of being attacked everywhere today? Mr. Yun, does he know that our Southern Chu Navy and Yong Army have fought twice in Hangzhou Bay, both of which were inconclusive, and the situation in Jingxiang is also very tense, Nanyang The army besieged Xiangyang again, and Yong's army in Sichuan was also ready to move. However, our Southern Chu family was still in a state of drunkenness and dreaming. On the first day of the Yuan Dynasty, Tianji Pavilion held a treasure competition in Jianye, and a crystal dragon biscuit was sold for two million taels. The emperor and his ministers, It will be your fault if extravagance becomes common and you sit back and watch the suffering of the people. If Southern Chu dies."

Ding Ming frowned. He knew that Ku Zhuzi had been dismissed from his military post and had been living in the world since he returned to Nanchu. His temperament was inevitably much more extreme than usual. But it is not appropriate at this moment. This mysterious young master named Yun must have hidden influence in Wuzhou. If he is offended, Wuzhou's fundraising will be in vain. He lightly kicked the bitter bamboo and said apologetically: "Brother Yun is well aware of the current situation and suddenly understands it. I think this world war is just a meaningless matter to you. We are all secular people and we really can't bear to see Yong's army's cavalry. After crushing half of the southern wall of the Yangtze River, the two countries are now facing each other. In terms of military strength, Southern Chu is far inferior to Dayong. However, in terms of territory and financial resources, Southern Chu is not inferior to Dayong. If they can cross the river to stop it, it will be a blessing. What's more, although our country, Nan Chu, is weak, we still have the pillars of strength like the general. The two battles in Huaixi and Yangzhou severely damaged Yong's army. Now, although Yong's army is fighting again, if there is a general who sets up a commanding flag, Nan Chu will be defeated. The army and the people are working hard to help, and there is a good chance of winning. Isn't it a sign that the young master intends to support the Wuyue rebel army? Isn't it a sign of caring about national affairs? Mr. Yun is not comparable to those mediocre people, so he still refuses to apologize. "

Hearing this, Kuzhuzi had to stand up to apologize, and I stood up to return the favor and said with a smile: "What Taoist Master Kuzhu said is not wrong. The crystal dragon wall is two feet long, one foot wide and one foot high, and has one hundred and eight snakes carved on it." If a dragon is placed under the light of a lamp, it will be dazzling. The dragons are alive and vivid, as if they are about to break out of the wall. The fine lines in the crystal jade are like heavy auspicious clouds. Such a dragon jade is a priceless treasure. I once obtained one. It’s hard to part with the view, but it’s a pity that it has been bought by someone, and now it must have been locked up in the building and will never see the light of day again. It’s really a pity.” While I was joking about Buzhuzi, I couldn’t help but admire Ding Ming’s talent. , first tactfully accused me of not caring about the rise and fall of the country, and then hinted to Kuzhuzi that my donation to the rebels was a good sign. He really covered everything. There are so many heroes in Southern Chu, they should be shining like stars, but it is a pity that they are covered by floating clouds. If Nan Chu is The Chu court was politically clear and unassailable.

Ku Zhuzi felt depressed for a while, but was unwilling to say any more conflicting words. Ding Ming's eyes flashed. The person who could be qualified to participate in the Tianji Pavilion Treasure Hunting Conference must be the head of a famous wealthy business family in Southern Chu.

At this time, Xiao Shunzi had already brought out the purple clay tea set, two bags of tea, and a sealed jar of spring water. I changed the subject and said, "Drinking tea is indispensable. Since we have guests today, let me play a zither to help. How is Yaxing?"

Ding Ming was also about to change the subject temporarily, so he said: "I want to hear the sound of your piano, please enlighten me." When he came in, he saw the piano stand in the cabin. He is also a person who is good at music, so he naturally knows how to play music. The voice was the voice of his heart. He had already felt that the owner of this place was mysterious, so he was determined to detect it.

Although I knew what he was thinking, I was not worried. I walked to the piano stand and sat down. I threw away my secular thoughts and only thought about the gurgling water. I flicked my fingers and the music sounded. Ding Ming listened carefully, and felt that the sound of the piano seemed like thin raindrops falling from the sky, and then flowed into the clear stream in the mountains, spreading over rocks, over tree roots and grass stems, and the weaving streams merged into rivers, and the rivers merged into lakes. , should be in harmony with the turbulence of the lake outside the cabin, blending into one, regardless of each other, making people feel that it is the sound of nature, not like the sound of strings, the sound of the piano is even more free and unrestrained, and the meaning of freedom can be heard at a glance.

At this time, Xiao Shunzi was slowly making tea on the side. Each step was done with great delicacy, as if it was in response to the music of the piano. Every movement was so clear, elegant and calm. When the music of the piano stopped, the tea was ready. The aroma filled the cabin. Xiao Shunzi divided three cups of tea and served them in crystal clear, almost transparent snow-colored porcelain cups. Taking advantage of the color of the cups, the tea soup looked like flawless jade, either green or green. And among the dark green, the smoke is like weaving and the fragrance of tea is released, but some of the tea leaves are curled and some are in flakes.

Ding Ming picked up the teacup and was slightly startled. He was from Wuyue and traveled around all year round. He was no stranger to the frightening fragrance produced by Biluo Peak on the east mountain of Zhenze Lake. The characteristic of this tea is the string. Slender, curled into a snail, covered with hair, silvery white and green, rich in aroma, fresh and sweet in taste, green and clear soup, bright green at the bottom of the leaves, but now this tea is obviously mixed with another famous tea. Curiosity arose in my heart, and I drank the tea in one gulp. I felt that the taste was unpredictable, and it had a more fragrant and mellow taste. When I think about it carefully, the aroma of tea is a bit unfamiliar, which makes me raise my eyebrows in deep thought.

Although Ku Zhuzi was very impetuous today, he was also the leader among the secret spies of Southern Chu. He calmed down after hearing Ding Ming's hint. He was originally a Huangguan Taoist priest, and he usually enjoyed tea. , and he has traveled all over the country, and he knows a lot about famous teas in the world. He drank the tea, thought for a moment, and said: "This is Xinyang Maojian mixed with a frightening fragrance, good tea, good thoughts."

I also drank the tea in the cup and said with a smile: "Li Er is the best at making tea. He has seen nine out of ten of the world's famous teas. This time, the fragrant fragrance was picked too early, just after the spring equinox, so there was inevitably more." It means frivolity, so he uses Xinyang Maojian to complement it. The Taoist master can explain it in one sentence, and he is also a tea ceremony person."

Ding Ming turned his eyes to Xiao Shunzi and felt that this servant had an ordinary face. Although he was taciturn, his eyes were cold and cold. He was skillful in making and serving tea. All wealthy families have such good servants, even generations of masters. Follow, never leave, and never leave. Since Mr. Yun has this kind of servant around him, he is obviously of extraordinary origin. Moreover, since he and the master of Jiexiu Square are old friends, they should have similar identities. However, Jiaxing has never heard of a wealthy family with the surname Yun, which makes him even more worried. Confused, he tried to test him: "Since Mr. Yun is from Jiaxing, he must have seen the man who is currently attacking Wuyue. I wonder what kind of person you think he is?"

I smiled and said, "This is difficult for me. Although I was born in Jiaxing, my family was poor since I was a child, and my clan members were as few as stars. It is said that Jiang Zhe also left his hometown when he was young, and he is a side clan of the Jing family. With such an identity Even though they are both in Jiaxing, there is no chance of getting to know each other. If Brother Ding wants to know what kind of person he is, you don’t need to ask me. You only need to listen to the street talk. But in my opinion, he is a A blessed person who marries a beautiful woman and has the trust of Emperor Yong. How many people in the world can have such good fortune?"

Ding Ming's eyes flashed with cold light, and he said: "It turns out that Mr. Yun also comes from a poor family. I think he must have gone through a lot of hardships to achieve such an achievement today. It's just that the prince's wealth and property must be in Jiangnan, but he is not worried about being burned in the flames of war. What?" Ding Ming thought over and over again. From the tone of his voice, Mr. Yun was not a member of a famous family. This man's aura was definitely not that of a mediocre person. Seeing his pomp and circumstance, and being a wealthy man, then this man's identity was... It's too interesting to let go lightly. What's more, he had been in Wuyue for a long time and never knew such a person, so how could he be willing to remain vague.

I smiled faintly and said: "I am not the only one who does not hesitate to save one's wealth and one's inheritance. Apart from His Majesty Emperor Wu, all the rulers of Southern Chu for several generations have spared no effort in one's inheritance?"

Ding Ming said in a deep voice: "Master, why did you say this?"

I looked out the window and said calmly: "Since the founding of the Jin Dynasty, the imperial court has mainly selected scholars based on virtue and family background. The so-called virtues are all praised by aristocratic families, and the so-called family background excludes ordinary people from poor families. As a result, the country's strength is increasing. After the decline, the barbarians destroyed the capital, and the emperors and queens all burned themselves to death. The prince crossed south and established Jianye as the capital. After surviving, people called the Jin Dynasty the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Most of today's Nanchu palaces are still the ruins of the capital palace built at that time. .Although the soldiers from the Central Plains finally drove the barbarians out and the capital moved back to Chang'an, the method of selecting scholars remained unchanged. Less than a hundred years later, the Eastern Jin Dynasty fell apart. His Majesty Emperor Wu inherited the fertile soil in the south of the Yangtze River, established a country and proclaimed himself emperor, and changed to the imperial examination system to select officials. Scholars, the selection of generals was even more eclectic. Unfortunately, for the sake of the great cause, Emperor Wu was forced to compromise with the Jiangnan aristocratic families and let go of part of his power in exchange for the support of the aristocratic families. However, with Emperor Wu's talent and strategy, those aristocratic families did not dare to obstruct it too much. At that time, all the Southern Chu Dynasty He is a handsome man, regardless of his origins or morals. This was the most prosperous time of Southern Chu. Unfortunately, Emperor Wu died less than seven years after the founding of the country. After King Ling succeeded to the throne, the power of the family rose again. After three generations of kings, They are all ignorant and only know how to balance the power of the aristocratic family in order to protect the throne. The selection of talents through the imperial examination has become a formality, and the selection of talents has become a matter of strategy and poetry. And it is the high school gold medal list. Without the support of the aristocratic family, even if Even those with amazing talents cannot be promoted to the imperial court. Most of the changes in personnel in the imperial court are the result of the struggle for supremacy between aristocratic families. The virtuous are ranked as low-ranking officials, while the mediocre are high-ranking officials. The decline of talents in Southern Chu is mostly due to this. The king of the country does not know yet. If we work hard to preserve our heritage, what about us ordinary people?"

Ding Ming's eyes flashed with sadness. He was originally a scholar from a poor family. He could not learn swordsmanship until he could study. Although he became a famous swordsman, in the eyes of the aristocratic family, he was just a warrior. Although he had the ambition to serve the country, he had no way to advance. But he He still said: "The king of the country is young and has not yet personally taken charge of the government. He is still responsible for the government. Although his talents are mediocre, the government situation is still stable. There are still mainland generals who can select and appoint capable people to protect the territory. If there are great talents to assist them, it may not be possible. There is no turning point. The young master’s true knowledge and insight are rare in the world. If he is willing to serve the country, he will definitely be a famous minister. Why should he bury himself among the people and keep a low profile?"

I sneered and said: "If Brother Ding really thinks so, then I have to see off the guests. If the king is young and it is just because he has not personally governed, Brother Ding must not know that the Crystal Dragon Bi is now hiding treasure inside the palace. In the pavilion. And since Jianye was defeated by Li Zhi in the 22nd year of Xiande, all the families in the government were destroyed by war. Only the Shang family was a blessing in disguise and unified the court. In the past ten years, the court has not only been calm, but also the Shang family's voice. It's a pity that the Shang family has insufficient talents and short-sightedness. They don't know how to take the opportunity to implement the New Deal and weaken the influence of the family in the local area. They only rely on talents to strengthen the national power. Instead, they rely on nepotism and ignore the wise and foolish. There were many people in the court back then, but now except for one Apart from the two of them, all of them are either vassals of the Shang family or people who are doing nothing. Although General Lu selects talents and appoints them as you said, the Ministry of War is in the hands of Shang Weijun. If he wants to be promoted to captain in the army, he will Although Lu Can was interested in requiring documents from the Ministry of War, there have been a few people who have been promoted from soldiers to generals in recent years. Moreover, Lu Can could only select talents from the army he personally led, that is, among the generals who were direct descendants of the Lu family, promotions Most of it is related to the family background and faction, which even Lu Can himself cannot change. If not, why would a hero like Brother Ding have the ambition to serve the country, but he never joins the army and serves on the battlefield, and is only willing to help in the field. "

Ding Ming sighed again and again, and finally fell silent. Everything the Jinyi Master said was true, but there was no way to refute it. He could only say: "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of a country. Although what the Master said is reasonable, the situation is tense now. We cannot sit back and watch Yong's army march south, especially when we can't watch Yong's army ravage Wuyue and disperse countless flesh and blood. It's a pity that the merchants of the Wuyue family who were not affected are mostly afraid of Yong's army and dare not donate money to build a rebel army. What a pity!"

Seeing him like this, I followed his tone and said: "Brother Ding, you don't know the thoughts of merchants from aristocratic families. These people only have the word profit in their hearts. If not for this, how could private sailing trade be so popular? The imperial decree is in The land of Wuyue is mostly a piece of paper. Didn't Shang Weijun also try his best to arrange his confidants to rule in Wuyue and secretly conduct private aviation trade? In the minds of these people, interests are more important than anything else. If they fund the formation of the rebel army, the rebel army will If Wuyue is controlled by the imperial court again, Wuyue will no longer be exempt from the Jianye decree as before. This is a taboo in their hearts. Moreover, the Wuyue family's biggest profit comes from ocean trade. Yuhang is the largest port in the land of Wuyue, but now it is Yong's army blocked it, and the Wuyue family naturally did not want to offend Yong's army too much before the outcome of the two armies was known."

Ding Ming originally only cared about the country and the common people, so he naturally did not consider the selfish motives of these merchants from aristocratic families. However, he was also a smart man. After thinking about it for a while, he already understood the reason. He frowned and said: "But Dinghai was captured by Yong's army. , ocean trade will inevitably be interrupted, should the Wuyue family be determined to drive away the Yong army and reopen shipping? "

I smiled and said: "If Southern Chu can achieve a great victory in a short period of time, the Wuyue family will naturally support it vigorously. However, the East China Sea Navy is famous all over the world. Once Dinghai is occupied, even if the generals of the mainland are talented, they will not be able to fight for a few years." It is also impossible to achieve a decisive victory. As a result, a stalemate in the next few years is inevitable. As a result, Wuyue Shipping will also be greatly affected. After the Yuhang shipping is cut off, Wuyue's small and medium-sized aristocratic families and ordinary merchants will cry. No tears, but merchants from powerful aristocratic families can conduct private shipping trade through Ninghai. Today, the two major shipping companies in the world, the Hai family is the power of Dayong, but the Yue family in southern Fujian still belongs to Nanchu. The Yue family will naturally be happy to cooperate with the Wuyue family For cooperative trade, even Haishi would not refuse such private shipping trade. After all, the goods produced by Wuyue are also very popular in the Great Yong Dynasty, and because of the reduction in the quantity of goods, the price will rise several times. For those people It is said that the profits will not be reduced much, but it will be possible to monopolize the trade route. However, whether the private shipping trade is going north to Goryeo or south to the Nanyang countries, it needs to pass through the waters controlled by Yong Jun, and secretly repaired with Yong Jun, and it became The most important thing is, under such circumstances, how dare they offend Yong Jun?"

When Ding Ming heard this, he thought to himself, Mr. Yun must be an outstanding businessman to know all about the joints, but I have never heard of these things, and this person has a very close relationship with "Jiexiu Fang". Seeing him Qi Yu Weathercock, the owner of Zhou was so flattering that he just brought Huishan Spring from afar. He also rushed to bring the frightening incense that was not at its best yet. Maybe this person is from "Jie Xiu Fang" Backstage. With this thought in his mind, he asked more and more deliberately: "Then from the young master's point of view, how should we persuade the Wuyue family to support the preparation of the rebel army?"

I said without hesitation: "Since businessmen are seeking profit, they need to use it to make money. General Lu will definitely not be able to stay in Wuyue for a long time. Once he leaves, if there are no rebels to assist the Chu army in consolidating Wuyue's coastal defenses, the Yong army will surely land again and take captives. , if Yong's army succeeds in Wuyue, even if they are willing to start private aviation trade, the Wuyue family will only be married. If the two hostile parties cooperate, if one party does not have enough strength, it will not be able to gain the upper hand during the cooperation, so for the Wuyue family, Only by forcing Yong's army to retreat to the sea can negotiations be possible. Moreover, the Wuyue family already has its own generals and private soldiers. If they are worried that the rebel army will be controlled by the court and damage their foundation, they might as well mix their private soldiers into the rebel army. This way The rebel army can be under the control of the Wuyue family and will not become a tool for the imperial court to eliminate dissidents."

Ding Ming frowned and said: "In this way, although the rebel army can be successfully established, it will inevitably become the private force of the Wuyue family, and there will be future troubles."

I smiled and said: "Since Brother Ding wants to ask, I'm just saying casually. This is just an emergency strategy. Otherwise, it will be difficult to quickly form the rebel army. As for being able to control the rebel army, it is just an excuse to convince the Wuyue family. When it comes to implementation, there are many subtleties that can be considered, but I don’t know who will have the upper hand in the end. Thinking about it, if a rebel army is formed, even if the people are divided, with the general’s ability and magnanimity, he will not be able to defeat him. . Moreover, the generals of the mainland are far superior to others in their literary, Taoist and military strategies. Maybe there is a better way!"

Ding Ming nodded secretly, feeling that what Yun Wuzong said was very reasonable. Looking up, Mr. Yun gently shook his folding fan, his expression was calm, and there was a light of firmness and confidence between his brows. He was obviously sure of his own judgment and of Lu. General Lu Can also respects and admires him very much. It seems that he is not as disappointed with Nanchu as he said. If he can use justice to repay each other, or he can be persuaded to do his best for the country, at least he can get his help and guidance. . Moreover, it would be a pity if this person with such magnanimity and talent was buried in the grass. Thinking of this, he was about to give some advice when he saw Yun Wuzong's eyes full of smiles. He waved his fan and asked calmly: "In Brother Ding's opinion, in the battle between Wu and Yue, who has a higher chance of winning between the Yong Army and Nan Chu? Is my fellow countryman really capable of swallowing up the land of Wu and Yue? Although that man has a great reputation, he is most likely guilty of conspiracy. I’m afraid he doesn’t have much to do in this upright battle, right?"

Hearing this, Ding Ming swallowed back the words he wanted to say more and more. Infinite emotion surged in his heart, and he sighed: "Brother Yun clearly saw the bad government of the imperial court, and he must also be aware of the strength of Dayong. Dayong has always been the source of national strength." Just above our country, in the Battle of Pinghan and Han Dynasty seven or eight years ago, although both sides suffered heavy casualties, Dayong did not lose his vitality. Afterwards, he completely absorbed the national power of the Northern Han Dynasty. Even the original Princess Jiaping, She has become the current Princess Qi. The power of Dayong's country has continued to increase, and Prince Qing of Dongchuan, who took advantage of the situation to rebel and wanted to seize the world, has become the biggest joke. That inexplicable counter-rebellion is still embarrassing to think about now. I find it unbelievable. Who would have thought that the Jinxiu Alliance would switch sides in front of the battle? The Jinxiu Alliance has always been elusive in the land of old Shu. Even Dayong and I, Nanchu, have carried out numerous raids, but to no avail. They have also forged deep hatreds with both countries. This is a shame. People were convinced of it. However, such a prestigious and extremely tight organization had already been infiltrated and controlled by Dayong Mingjian Division, and it was easy to restrain Qing Wang Li Kang. The powerful Jinxiu Alliance disappeared in the blink of an eye, and Xiahou Yuanfeng, the head of Mingjian Division, was named Even the middle of Shu was shocked by it. If General Lu hadn't attacked Jiameng Pass while Dongchuan was not yet pacified, Yong's army would have already invaded Shu a few years ago. Although Shuzhong is now stable , but the land of Xiangfan and Jianghuai always has a sharp sword hanging over its head. Dayong carries millions of armors, and the two defeats in Huaixi and Yangzhou did not damage his muscles and bones. Once Emperor Yong transferred the warriors who used to gallop in northern Xinjiang to Jianghuai Come, I'm afraid it won't be so easy to deal with. What's even more troublesome is that Yong's army found a different route and attacked from the sea. Wu Yue was in danger. Our Southern Chu disciples have a population of tens of millions and half of the country, but they are everywhere. Fortified, there are enemy troops everywhere. Although I don't know much about military strategy, I also know what it means to divide the army with more preparations. There is also a principle in martial arts that cannot be defended if you defend it for a long time. If you defend for a long time, you will lose, and if you are unable to fight back, what can you do? Who is Chu in Dayongnan? Which one is strong and which one is weak is obvious.

As for the young master's question about Jiang Zhe and Jiang Suiyun, in fact, even if I don't tell you, the young master also knows that this person is powerful. Although the court and the people blindly humiliate and belittle this person, how can any knowledgeable person forget the past attack on Shu? At that time, this person offered advice and strategies to help Prince De conquer the city. In the end, he even forced the King of Shu to death and eliminated hidden dangers in Shu. Although people gradually forgot his brilliance because he became ill and retired after the incident, but who in the world dares to forget him? I have seen the "Book of Admonishment to the Emperor of Jin" for which he was demoted. The policy fully described the dangers of Southern Chu, which involved Wu Yue. He accused the Wu Yue defenders of not repairing their armor and the Wu Yue family did not follow the laws and regulations of Jianye. To fight against the enemy, but if it were not for today's changes, I am afraid that no one in Southern Chu would be able to understand the true knowledge and insights. In my opinion, the most unwise thing Prince De did was to send an assassin from behind to kill this person. If not, this person might still care about Nanchu instead of leading troops to attack Wuyue today, without any thought of his homeland. "

Ding Ming said this without thinking. As soon as he said this, there was a crisp sound in the cabin. When everyone looked, it was the bitter bamboo that crushed the teacup in his hand. Ding Ming hesitated to speak. At this time, Xiao Shunzi was already carrying the freshly boiled spring water and was ready to refill it. He didn't even move his eyebrows at Kuzhuzi's action of damaging the valuable tea cup, and just offered him another He brought a cup of tea over, but this was the extra tea soup that he had just specially dispensed. He also handed over the square towel. Kuzhuzi smiled and wiped off the tea powder on his hands with the square towel. There was an apology in his eyes, but Xiao Shunzi refilled the water for everyone. went.

Ding Ming felt relieved when he saw this, and continued: "Regardless of what this person's military strategy is, just by being alone in Dinghai, he restrained General Lu from leaving Wu Yue easily. Even ordinary people know the depth of such power. .”

I smiled slightly and looked at the second cup of tea. Its color became more and more translucent, and I said, "In this case, there are many brave people in the land of Wu and Yue who are brave enough to die. Why don't you use your sword to eliminate traitors? This man once Having stayed in the Hanlin Academy for many years, he is a well-informed and knowledgeable person. He must have a clear understanding of the geography, prefectures, administration and military affairs of Southern Chu. Watching this person's actions, his advice can change everything, and he has the trust of Emperor Yong. If he kills this person Man, wouldn’t it eliminate a huge hidden danger?”

Ding Ming sighed: "It's easier said than done. Although this person is a weak scholar, he has an innate level of masters serving him." At this point, he glanced at Ku Zhuzi and saw that his expression was sad but not impulsive, so he continued. : "It is also protected by the Tiger Guards personally sent by Emperor Yong. When entering and exiting, they shout in front and back, and the security is tight. Is there any chance of assassination?"

I glanced at the sword behind him and said, "Although this man is closely guarded, if someone is willing to die and imitate Nie Jing and others, there may not be no chance. Although there are masters around that man, Nanchu may not be able to match him." This person is just like Brother Ding, who has a sword spirit that is concealed but not exposed. If he puts all his energy into making a powerful strike, he may not have no chance."

Ding Ming smiled bitterly and said: "For those of us who learn swordsmanship, we must first be sincere and upright. Although this person voted for Dayong, no matter how you look at it, there is nothing wrong. Regardless of whether he voted for Yong after he was dismissed from office or was Being captured in Yongdu and being forced to do so is another situation. When a brilliant counselor meets a wise king like Emperor Yong, who undresses, feeds, and pours out his heart, how can he not shed tears of gratitude and be sincerely convinced. This man voted for Yong, After thinking about it over and over again, I can't think of a single reason to blame him. Even if that man is standing in front of me, I can't stab him with a clear conscience. What's more, when it comes to martial arts, although I have achieved a small amount, I have no achievements. I dare to compare with the evil shadow Li Shun. Although I have been practicing swordsmanship for many years, I have never fought in the world and wandered around life and death. How can I compare with those real masters who have experienced life and death. There is no turmoil in the Jiangnan martial arts world. No innate master has appeared in these years. How can it be compared to the vast number of masters from the North. Even if there are no evil shadow Li Shun or Huben bodyguards around that man, are there no Shaolin masters or disciples of the Demon Sect? Wanting to assassinate this man is just a dream."

I lowered my eyes, drank the tea in the cup, and said: "Brother Ding is indeed a talented person. The assassination of the enemy chief was mostly a helpless move to defeat the strong with the weak. Now that the two armies are facing each other in Hangzhou Bay, if General Lu can act with dignity and dignity If we attack Dinghai with our troops, we can eliminate the disaster. This is a fair and just strategy. Brother Ding serves the country and the people. He is a great chivalrous man, but I deeply admire him."

Ding Ming stood up and bowed his head and said: "Since Mr. Yun feels this way, why don't you serve the country? General Lu is a humble man and polite to virtuous men. If he knew that there was a person like Mr. Yun, he would definitely welcome him." His eyes were full of expectation. The look is so beautiful that one can hardly bear to refuse.

I shook my head and smiled and said: "I am a wandering cloud and wild crane. I have never been concerned about national affairs in my life. I travel all over the country on weekdays. I am used to drinking wine in front of the moon and listening to the piano in the wind. If I can meet someone like Brother Ding, drinking tea and talking, it will be the most important thing in my life." Happy news, as for those wars and killings, I really have no idea. The battle between the north and the south, no matter who wins or loses, is a fight between one family and one family, and has nothing to do with ordinary people like us. Brother Ding’s thoughts, although I Thank you, please forgive me for not being able to intervene in the military-state dispute. However, I still have some strength in Jiangnan. If Brother Ding is in urgent need, you can come and ask for help."

Ding Ming felt sad, and when he raised his eyes, he saw that the young master in brocade clothes had an indifferent expression, and his elegant and elegant appearance was like a banished immortal. He thought to himself, such a person should not be involved in the affairs of the world, that's all, it is enough to get his promise. Extremely rare. Turning his head to look, Ku Zhuzi seemed to have a displeased look on his face, and quickly winked at him to ask him to endure it, but he said, "I was reckless, sir, please forgive me."

Seeing that he was knowledgeable and knowledgeable, I even felt good about him, and said with a smile: "Brother Ding understands my difficulties, and I am very relieved. I just ask Brother Ding not to tell anyone about me, as I don't want to cause more trouble."

Ding Ming was slightly startled. Although this request is reasonable, this person is mysterious and unpredictable. It would be inappropriate to hide this person's affairs by himself, so he just said: "Of course I won't tell anyone about it." Ku Zhuzi knew it. His thoughts were just silent. Naturally, I noticed the little actions of the two of them, and I didn't care too much. I had already expected such a situation.

Deliberately showing a look of joy, he stood up, took the kettle from Xiao Shunzi's hand, refilled the water for the two of them with his own hands, and poured the water into the cups. Although it was not as exquisite as Xiao Shunzi's technique, it would not cause the water to splash and the tea to fly, and then continued He personally held the tea cup and handed it to Ding Ming and Ku Zhuzi. They both stood up and took it with both hands.

Although both sides have their own plans in mind, the three of them looked at each other at this moment, but they also felt that they were very relaxed and relaxed for a while. They looked at each other and drank tea. After we had the remaining tea in our stomachs, Xiao Shunzi began to remove the tea sets, and the cabin felt like we were finally leaving. I walked to the side of the piano platform and flicked the strings. The sound of the piano was clanging, conveying the meaning of farewell. Although he didn't speak, Ding Ming was good at playing the pipa and was proficient in music. Naturally, he could hear the meaning of seeing off guests in the lute. He stood up and was about to say goodbye, but suddenly he felt that his hands and feet no longer had any strength.

Horror flashed in his eyes, and he quickly raised his energy, but he couldn't lift it at all. He only felt that his whole body was like a spring breeze, and he had a warm and soft feeling, like drinking mellow wine, which he couldn't extricate himself from. His feet went weak and he fell onto the chair, feeling that all the strength in his body was dissipating inch by inch. He reluctantly turned around and saw that Ku Zhuzi had fainted in the chair at some point, his face slightly red, and he seemed to be having a good dream.

With lightning flashing in his eyes, Ding Ming couldn't figure out how he was poisoned. He felt sleepy and wanted to fall asleep immediately, but he knew in his heart that he had been plotted and he had to find out clearly no matter what. In this way, I fainted and fell asleep for no reason. He bit the tip of his tongue with all his strength, and a mouthful of blood spurted out. Beads of sweat oozed from his forehead. As soon as his mind cleared, he asked with difficulty: "Brother Yun, what do you mean?"

The man holding the piano on his back turned around, with a look of surprise in his eyes, and said with a smile: "Brother Ding, why do you have to support yourself so hard? As long as you relax, you can sleep peacefully without any more hardship."

Ding Ming held the arm of the chair tightly with one hand and said, "When did Brother Yun poison me? Why didn't I notice it?" When he came back, the pain gradually dissipated, and the dizziness came again. He opened his eyes wide. I refuse to close my eyes, because I am afraid that if I close my eyes, I will sink.

Na Yun Wujing said calmly: "It was a coincidence that we met today, and it is normal to have a cup of tea and talk. It's just that you and I are in sync with each other, so I inevitably said some things that I shouldn't have said. If it were in the past, after you left, I Then you can put on your clothes and hit the road. Even if you want to follow me, you are powerless. But unfortunately today, I still have to stay here overnight. If you are interested in detecting my whereabouts, it will inevitably cause a lot of trouble. In order to solve this problem, at the end I added some sleeping pills to a cup of tea, and asked you two to sleep soundly on the boat for a night. When the red sun rises tomorrow, you two can return to the human world. Why is Brother Ding struggling to support you?"

Ding Ming only felt that his consciousness was gradually sinking into darkness. He tried his best to look at the young master in brocade clothes. He felt vaguely in his heart that after this farewell, he might never have the chance to see this mysterious young master Yun again, and he did not want to miss the last moment. Opportunity to get to know the person. I saw Yun Wujing sigh softly, and said sadly: "We say goodbye today, and we will never see each other again. Brother Ding has outstanding character and strong will. I admire him in my heart. I will never break my promise, but if Brother Ding will My matter has been publicized everywhere, and I am getting angry, but I don’t know what unpleasant things will happen? For Brother Ding’s sake, please keep today’s matter a secret.” After hearing this, Ding Ming finally couldn’t support it anymore. In the haze, he saw the man slowly walking towards him, and heard the man's indifferent and melancholy voice: "God's will is always difficult to ask, but it is relatively easy to forget about it." Then, Ding Ming fell into the deepest darkness. middle.